Obituaries

Roger Allen Vrieze

Roger Allen Vrieze

Apr 23, 2025

Roger Allen Vrieze, 81, of Mantorville MN passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born in Owatonna MN on March 3, 1944, to Wilton (Bud) and Doris (Erickson) Vrieze. He attended West Concord High school. Roger married Vivian Carol Baker on December 23, 1966, they had four children and...

Teri Marie Ibach

Teri Marie Ibach

Apr 22, 2025

Teri Marie Ibach, 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home in Kasson, MN. Born February 1, 1974, to Richard Hanson and Pamela Otterbein, she grew up in Whalan, MN, and graduated from Lanesboro Public Schools in 1992.

Teri raised four beautiful daughters: Sophie, Josie, and Ellie, with former spouse Mark Ibach, and Nessie,...

Barry Frank Dibble

Barry Frank Dibble

Apr 22, 2025

Barry Frank Dibble, 79, of Kasson, MN, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home.

Barry was born March 23, 1946, to Ralph “Bud” and Helen (Smith) Dibble in New York City, NY and spent his childhood in Kasson, MN.  After graduating from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1964, Barry attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where...

Carol Ann Slawson-Rupp

Carol Ann Slawson-Rupp

Apr 19, 2025

Carol Ann Slawson-Rupp 79, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, at her daughter's home in Rushford, MN.

Carol Ann Westra was born in Wilmar, MN on June 3, 1945, to John and Marjorie Westra.  In 1957, when Carol was twelve her family moved to Rochester, MN where she...

Janice Louise Scherger

Janice Louise Scherger

Apr 4, 2025

Janice Louise (Dahling) Scherger, 74 of Dodge Center, MN, passed away at her home Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Lake City, Minnesota, October 13, 1950, to Dahlbert and Bernice (Betcher) Dahling.

Janice attended St. John’s Lutheran school through 8th grade and graduated from Lake City High School in 1968. She attended Winona State’s administrative...

Aubrieana Rae Strain (Seavey)

Aubrieana Rae Strain (Seavey)

Apr 3, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Aubrie Rae Strain, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend, who left this world far too soon on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Aubrie was born on May 4, 2002, and from the very beginning, she carried within her a quiet grace and radiant light that touched...

Aubrieana Rae Strain (Hansen)

Aubrieana Rae Strain (Hansen)

Apr 3, 2025

Aubrieana “ Aubrie” Rae Strain, 22, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Aubrie was born on May 4, 2002, arriving late per usual in Rochester Minnesota.

Aubrie was a vibrant, creative soul gifted with the ability to draw, paint, and see the world in her own way. She had a beautiful singing voice. Aubrie...

Beverly Jean Day

Beverly Jean Day

Mar 30, 2025

Beverly Jean Day, 82, of Waltham, MN passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Beverly was born on August 8, 1942, in Stewartville, MN to Arthur and Mildred (Kaldenberg) Noble.  She married Daniel Day on March 1, 1963, and together they had five children....

Dean Lowell Dahle

Dean Lowell Dahle

Mar 30, 2025

Dean Lowell Dahle, 82, of Hayfield, MN was called home to his lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born to Stanley Dean and Dorothy (Lewis) Dahle on October 24, 1942, in Hayfield, MN during a raging snowstorm.  He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1961.  Dean married Christine Shaw on...

Helen Elizabeth Chapman

Helen Elizabeth Chapman

Mar 29, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Chapman, 91, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Helen was born on March 24, 1934, in Waltham, MN to Paul and Ruth (Beck) Tucker.  She married Richard Chapman and together they had two children, Julie and Bruce.  She worked for the Austin School System...

Lowell Levi Anderson

Lowell Levi Anderson

Mar 24, 2025

Lowell Levi Anderson, age 96, of Waltham, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Lowell was born on April 7, 1928, on the family farm near Waltham, MN, during a snowstorm. His Uncle Lester braved the storm, traveling by horse and wagon to bring...

Andrew Lee Jech

Andrew Lee Jech

Mar 15, 2025

Andrew Lee Jech of Stewartville, MN passed away on March 15, 2025. Andrew was born on October 21, 1987, to Teresa Roland and Craig Jech in Rochester, MN. Andrew grew up in the Kasson-Mantorville area.

Andrew graduated in 2006, from Kasson-Mantorville High School. He started working in the drywall business when he was 16 years old. His...

Vicky Lin Jensen

Vicky Lin Jensen

Mar 5, 2025

Vicky Lin Jensen, 66, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully Tuesday night, March 4, 2025, at her home after a four-month courageous battle with cancer.

Vicky was born September 14, 1958, to Russell and Doris (Johnson) Jensen. She was the second of five children.

Vicky spent many years in the service industry, where she was...

Jeffrey Frank Lechnir

Jeffrey Frank Lechnir

Feb 28, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Frank Lechnir, 65, of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, from complications of pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Jeff was born on September 29, 1959, in Austin, MN, the son of Ernest Lechnir and Darlene Erickson. He was the third of four children in the family.

On March 19,...

Donna Mae Dohrmann

Donna Mae Dohrmann

Feb 24, 2025

Donna Mae Dohrmann, 84, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, after a yearlong battle of brain cancer. She was born April 18, 1940, in Dodge County, MN, to Wilton (Bud) and Doris (Erickson) Vrieze. She attended West Concord High School and after graduation, she went to beauty school in Austin, MN.  On...

Judy Kay Boyer

Judy Kay Boyer

Feb 24, 2025

Judy Kay (Johnson) Boyer, age 81, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Although she was a “warrior of independence”, she fought a courageous battle against health issues, finally succumbing to metastatic breast cancer. At all times, Judy’s faith was of utmost importance in her life, followed by the love and support of her family....

Dianna Esther Rinn

Dianna Esther Rinn

Feb 23, 2025

Dianna Esther Rinn, 78, a longtime resident of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. She was born on June 16, 1946, to Leonard and Iva (Korinta) Molacek in Detroit Lakes, MN. She grew up in Ogema, MN and attended Waubun High school, graduating in 1964. She...

Ronnie Dean Hrtanek

Ronnie Dean Hrtanek

Feb 21, 2025

Ronnie Dean Hrtanek, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Kasson.

Ronnie was born October 12, 1957, to Rudolph and Adeline (Woolison) of rural Kasson. On March 30, 1985, Ronnie married Gail Graves of Kasson and they resided in rural Kasson for the past 39 years and had son, Tyler and...

Velda Elaine Musolf

Velda Elaine Musolf

Feb 16, 2025

Velda Elaine Musolf, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN.

Velda was born on May 14, 1938, in Sargeant, MN to Ferdman and Aletta (Lee) Johnson.  She grew up on a farm by Sargeant, MN and attended Hayfield Schools.  She married Gerald Musolf Sr. and together they had six children,...

Arlan Matthew Scharberg

Arlan Matthew Scharberg

Feb 16, 2025

“Well, Jeanne girl and William, looks like I didn’t quite make it to 100—but I sure gave it a good run. My first goal was to live to 90, and that one, I nailed. If you’re reading this, it means my time here is done—but don’t worry, I made sure to plant plenty of good memories along the way....

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